By: blackcinemaconnection February 3, 2021 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, TV OneLeave a Comment

Don’t Waste Your Pretty

Release Date: 2/28/21; TV One Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Tamara Bass Studio(s): Swirl Films, TV One Running Time: Unknown Cast: Keri Hilson (Mykah), Deborah Joy Winans (Jeanné), Redaric Williams (Michael), Jasmine Burke (Aisha), Kaye Singleton (Amma) and Rainey Branch (Lisa). Story: Based on the eponymous book penned by award-winning author and media personality Demetria L. Lucas,…

By: blackcinemaconnection February 3, 2021 Upcoming FilmsChiké Okonkwo, featured, Lifetime, Meagan GoodLeave a Comment

Death Saved My Life

Release Date: 2/13/20; Lifetime Genre: Thriller Rating: NR Director: Seth Jarrett Studio(s): Lifetime Running Time: Unknown Cast: Meagan Good (Jade), Chiké Okonkwo (Ed), La’Myia Good (Leigh) Story: On the surface it seems Jade (Meagan Good) has it all, a successful marketing career, a husband admired and respected in the community, and a young daughter they both dote…

By: blackcinemaconnection January 9, 2021January 9, 2021 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Ruth Negga, Sundance Film Festival, Tessa ThompsonLeave a Comment

Passing

Release Date: 1/30/21; Sundance Film Festival Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Rebecca Hall Studio(s): AUM Group, Film4, Flat Five Productions, Forest Whitaker’s Significant Productions, Gamechanger Films, Picture Films, Sweet Tomato Films, TGCK Partners, XRM Media. Running Time: 98 mins. Cast: Tessa Thompson as Irene Redfield, Ruth Negga as Clare Kendry, André Holland as Brian Redfield, Alexander…

By: blackcinemaconnection November 21, 2020January 24, 2021 Upcoming FilmsAndra Day, Biography, Evan Ross, featured, Trevante Rhodes, Tyler James WilliamsLeave a Comment

The United States vs. Billie Holiday

a/k/a Billie Release Date: 2/26/21; Hulu Genre: Drama/Biography Rating: NR Director: Lee Daniels Studio(s): Paramount Pictures Running Time: TBD Cast: Andra Day as Billie Holiday; Trevante Rhodes as Jimmy Fletcher; Garrett Hedlund as Harry J. Anslinger; Tyler James Williams as Lester ‘Prez’ Young; Natasha Lyonne as Tallulah Bankhead; Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Roslyn; Evan Ross as Sam…

By: blackcinemaconnection October 4, 2020November 21, 2020 Upcoming FilmsChadwick Boseman, featured, Netflix, Viola DavisLeave a Comment

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Release Date: 12/18/20 Netflix Genre: Drama Rating: R Director: George C. Wolfe Studio(s): Netflix Running Time: 93 mins. Cast: Viola Davis as Ma Rainey; Chadwick Boseman as Levee; Glynn Turman as Toledo; Colman Domingo as Cutler; Michael Potts as Slow Drag; Taylour Paige as Dussie Mae; Jonny Coyne as Sturdyvant; Jeremy Shamos as Irvin; Dusan Brown…

By: blackcinemaconnection July 26, 2020November 21, 2020 Upcoming FilmsAmerican Black Film Festival, Clifton Powell, featured, Roger Guenveur SmithLeave a Comment

The Available Wife

Release Date: 12/17/20 UMC (Original Release – 8/22/20; American Black Film Festival) Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Jamal Hill Studio(s): Available Wife, Luna Ray Films, MegaMind Media, BondIt Media Capital Running Time: 100 mins. Cast: KJ Smith (Nicole), Roger Guenveur Smith (Walter), Clifton Powell (Mitchell), Anwan Glover (Soshi), Terayle Hill (Kingston), Angel Love (Alecia), Brave Williams…

By: blackcinemaconnection April 28, 2020December 8, 2020 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Michael Ealy, Mike Colter, Tyrin TurnerLeave a Comment

Fatale

Release Date: 12/18/20; In Theaters (Limited) Genre: Drama/Thriller Rating: NR Director: Deon Taylor Studio(s): Hidden Empire Film Group, Lionsgate Running Time: Unknown Cast: Michael Ealy (Derrick Tyler), Hilary Swank (Detective Valerie Quinlan), Mike Colter (Rafe Grimes), Danny Pino (Carter Haywood), Tyrin Turner (Tyrin Abenathy), Sam Daly (Officer Stallman), David Hoflin (Officer Lowe), Damarius Lewis (Tracie Tyler).…

By: blackcinemaconnection December 25, 2019November 21, 2020 Upcoming FilmsAja Naomi King, featured, Nnamdi Asomugha, Sundance Film Festival, Tessa ThompsonLeave a Comment

Sylvie’s Love

a/k/a Sylvie Release Date: 12/25/20; Amazon (Original Release – 1/27/20 – Sundance Film Festival) Genre: Drama/Romance Rating: PG-13 Director: Eugene Ashe Studio(s): Iam21 Entertainment Running Time: 114 mins. Cast: Tessa Thompson, Nnamdi Asomugha, Eva Longoria, Aja Naomi King, Wendi Mclendon-Covey, Jemima Kirke Story: The jazz is smooth and the air sultry in the New York summer…

Upcoming Films

The following is a list of upcoming Black films. These titles are expected to be released in any one or combination of formats including theatrical release, DVD/Blu-Ray, direct-to-video (including video-on-demand and streaming), made-for TV/Cable, Limited Series or to be previewed at national film festivals. FEBRUARY 2021 MARCH 2021 MAY 2021 JUNE 2021 AUGUST 2021

Announced Projects

This page is dedicated to Black cinema titles which fall into any of the following categories: Announced: Films in early development based on confirmed details released by the studio and/or production company. In Development: Producers typically work with screenwriters preparing the story outline into a workable script in an effort to garner a “greenlight” for…

Black Cinema Databank

The purpose of this databank is to provide viewers with a complete listing of Black cinema titles as well as some insight into what a particular movie is about by presenting a detailed synopsis, stills, trailers, and interesting facts about the title. No attempt is made to provide a comprehensive review or detailed analysis of…

The Green Pastures

By: blackcinemaconnection March 8, 2021February 25, 2021

Black Cinema DatabankBlack & White, Classic Movie Monday, Edna Mae Harris, Rex Ingram, RochesterLeave a Comment

Release Date: 8/1/1936 Black & White Genre: Drama/Inspirational Director(S): Marc Connelly, William Keighley Studio(s): Warner Bros. Running Time: 93 mins. Cast: Rex Ingram, Oscar Polk, Eddie ‘Rochester’ Anderson, Frank H. Wilson, George Reed, Abraham Gleaves , Edna Mae Harris, James Fuller. Details: The Green Pastures depicts stories from the Bible as visualized by black characters. …

Cotton Comes To Harlem

By: blackcinemaconnection March 6, 2021March 6, 2021

Black Cinema Databank70s Saturday, Blaxploitation, Calvin Lockhart, Godfrey Cambridge, Judy Pace, Ossie Davis, Raymond St. Jacques, Redd FoxxLeave a Comment

Original Release Date: 5/27/1970 Genre: Action Rating: R Director: Ossie Davis Studio(s): Formosa Productions, United Artists Running Time: 97 mins. Cast: Godfrey Cambridge as Gravedigger Jones Raymond St. Jacques as Coffin Ed Johnson Calvin Lockhart as Deke O’Malley Judy Pace as Iris Brown Redd Foxx as Uncle Budd/Booker Washington Sims Emily Yancy as Mabel John Anderson…

His House

By: blackcinemaconnection March 5, 2021February 24, 2021

Black HorrorFriday Night Fright, NetflixLeave a Comment

Release Date: 10/30/2020; Netflix Genre: Horror Rating: TV-14 Director: Remi Weekes Studio(s): Netflx, Regency Enterprizes, BBC Films, New Regency Productions, Vertigo Entertainment, Starchild Pictures Running Time: 93 mins. Cast: Sope Dirisu (Bol Majur), Wunmi Mosaku (Rial Majur), Malaika Wakoli-Abigaba (Nyagak), Matt Smith (Mark Essworth), Javier Botet (The Witch). Warning: Spoilers Ahead Story: Bol and Rial are refugees…

Ragtime

By: blackcinemaconnection March 4, 2021February 24, 2021

Black Cinema DatabankDebbie Allen, Harold E. Rollins, Moses Gunn, Throwback ThursdayLeave a Comment

Release Date: 12/25/1981 Genre: Drama/Historical Rating: PG Director: Milos Forman Studio(s): Dino De Laurentiis Company, Sunley Productions, Paramount Pictures Running Time: 155 mins. Cast: Howard E. Rollins, Jr. (Coalhouse Walker, Jr.), James Cagney (Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo), Moses Gunn (Booker T. Washington), Debbie Allen (Sarah), Brad Dourif (Younger Brother), James Olson (Father), Mary Steenburgen (Mother), Elizabeth McGovern…

Redeemed

By: blackcinemaconnection March 3, 2021February 24, 2021

Now PlayingBET, Keisha Knight PulliamLeave a Comment

Release Date: 2/18/21; BET, BET+ Genre: Drama Rating: TV-MA Director: Ty Manns Studio(s): Action Faith Media, Manns/Mackie Studios, Visions Production, Atonement Pictures, BET+, Green Apple Entertainment Running Time: 80 mins. Cast: Keshia Knight Pulliam (Angela), T.C. Stallings (Tony), Eaddy Mays (Leslie), Cameron Arnett (Marston Drake), Roshawn Franklin (Andre Leath), Shari Dyon Perry (Teresa Lukonde). Story: Redeemed, BET’s…

The Best Man: Final Chapters

By: blackcinemaconnection March 2, 2021February 24, 2021

Rumoured or Announced ProjectsLeave a Comment

Status: Announced Genre: Dramedy Director: Malcom D. Lee Cast: Taye Diggs (Harper), Nia Long (Jordan), Morris Chestnut (Lance), Harold Perrineau (Julian), Terrence Howard (Quentin), Sanaa Lathan (Robin), Melissa De Sousa (Shelby), Regina Hall (Candy). Details: The cast of The Best Man film franchise is reuniting for a limited series that has been ordered at Peacock. Peacock…